Description
The MEDILAB Reagent Bottle, Wide Mouth, with Screw Cap is a high-quality laboratory storage container designed for safe handling, dispensing, and long-term preservation of chemicals, reagents, and solutions. Manufactured from premium Borosilicate Glass 3.3, it offers exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance, ensuring maximum reliability in demanding lab environments. Its wide-mouth design allows easy filling, pouring, and cleaning, making it essential for routine workflows in research, pharmaceuticals, QC/QA, and industrial laboratories. This bottle ensures safe reagent management while maintaining product integrity.
Key Features
- Wide-Mouth Design: Enables effortless filling, pouring, and cleaning—ideal for viscous solutions and powders.
- Premium Borosilicate Glass 3.3: Superior thermal shock resistance and high chemical durability.
- Leak-Proof Screw Cap: Ensures secure, airtight closure for safe transport and storage of sensitive reagents.
- High Mechanical Strength: Designed to withstand repeated handling and rigorous lab use.
- Autoclavable Construction: Suitable for sterilisation at high temperatures without deformation.
- Clear Graduation Markings (optional): Enhance measurement accuracy and visibility.
- Chemical Compatibility: Safe for acids, alkalis, solvents, and high-purity chemicals.
- Reusable & Eco-Friendly: Long-lasting, laboratory-grade construction reduces recurring costs.
Material Specifications
- Material: Borosilicate Glass 3.3
- Thermal Properties: High thermal shock resistance. Can withstand temperatures up to approximately 500°C. Low coefficient of thermal expansion (3.3 × 10⁻⁶/K)
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and organic chemicals. Non-reactive and preserves sample purity
- Mechanical Properties: High hardness and scratch resistance. Robust wall thickness for reliable handling
- Compliance: Manufactured as per international standards.
Technical Specifications
- Design: Wide mouth with screw cap, with or without printed graduation
- Cap Material: Polypropylene (PP) / Autoclavable PP cap
- Dimensions: As per MEDILAB standard product chart
- Tolerance: Standard volumetric tolerance suitable for reagent storage (non-calibrated)
- Temperature Limits: Glass body: Up to 500°C, Cap: Up to 121°C (autoclavable)
- Accessories Included: Screw cap
Handling & Precautions
- Safe Use: Ensure the cap is properly tightened to prevent leaks. Use compatible chemicals based on borosilicate glass guidelines.
- Cleaning Instructions: Wash with mild laboratory detergent and rinse with distilled water. Avoid abrasive scrubbers to maintain clarity.
- Autoclaving: Autoclave the bottle and cap separately for best results. Allow gradual cooling to prevent thermal shock.
- Dos: Preheat gradually before exposing to high temperatures. Inspect for cracks before each use.
- Don’ts: Do not heat with the cap closed. Do not subject the bottle to sudden temperature changes.
- Best Practices: Use appropriate labelling for stored chemicals. Store in a stable, dust-free environment away from direct impact.
Applications
- Research & Academic Laboratories: Storage of reagents, culture media, buffers, and prepared solutions.
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Labs: Ideal for sample preparation, reagent stability testing, and QC workflows.
- Chemical & Industrial R&D: Suitable for corrosive chemicals, solvents, and high-purity formulations.
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance: Ensures contamination-free storage and reliable sample integrity.
- General Laboratory Use: Everyday storage, mixing, transferring, and safe reagent handling.
